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Vechter Family History

Vechter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fechter, Wechter, Becher, Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Fichter

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Where is the Vechter family from?

You can see how Vechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vechter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vechter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vechter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vechter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vechter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vechter. 100% of Vechter women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Vechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Vechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vechter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Vechter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Vechter. For the veterans among your Vechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vechter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Vechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vechter in 1970 was 57, and 70 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vechter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vechter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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